03/13/1996 P&Z Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

• • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MARCH 13, 1996 the number of dogs, etc. to be determined by the Conditional Use Permit process, situations could be evaluated individually. He felt the Planning and Zoning Board would make decisions in the best interest of the residents of the City of Lino Lakes. Mark Kinney, 6425 Rice Court, stated he did not think this ordinance would be acceptable to the residents of Lino Lakes. He felt the restrictions for a private kennel should be left as they were in the previous ordinance or this ordinance should be sent back for further consideration. Mr. Sullivan questioned why the people who were against this ordinance did not get involved with the planning process. He stated the committee had worked together to try to determine an ordinance which would work for the entire City. He felt individual circumstances could be handled by the Conditional Use Permit process and the Planning and Zoning Board would not allow a private kennel in an area which was not good for the whole community. Al Robinson made a MOTION to close the Public Hearing at 10:00 p.m. and was supported by Tom Mesich. All voted in favor. Motion carried. Mr. Mesich explained the committee had tried to establish a set of guidelines as they worked through the ordinance. The committee felt putting an artificial number on the number of dogs allowed was not putting faith in the Conditional Use Permit process. He noted there was a $350.00 fee for a Conditional Use Permit and he did not feel people would apply if they were not serious. The kennel license application requires submittal of a site plan illustrating where the kennel will be placed, where the neighboring houses located, how it will be kept clean., etc. Neighbors within 1000 feet are notified and a public hearing is held. He noted this ordinance is more restrictive than many other City's animal ordinances. Mr. Gelbmann asked under what circumstances an owner would want more than six dogs in a private kennel. Mr. Mesich stated there may be special cases which would apply to smaller dogs such as poodles, etc. This can be addressed with the Conditional Use Permit process. 18